Human Rights and Democratization in Turkey in the Context of EU Candidature.

Authors :: Rumford, Chris
Source :: Journal of European Area Studies. May2001, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p93-105. 13p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines the importance of European Union (EU) expectations regarding human rights and democratization within the context of Turkey's EU candidature in the post-Helsinki period. Analysis of the February 2000 events surrounding the arrest of three elected mayors representing HADEP (People's Democratic Party) in southeastern Turkey; Impact of Kemalism on Turkish political life.